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# Birthplace of Marechal Foch

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## Visit Birthplace of Marechal Foch

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#### Inspect the intriguing architecture of this 18th-century building, where a French military hero lived the first 12 years of his life.

The Birthplace of Marechal Foch is a fascinating institution that brings to life the achievements of national World War I hero Marshal Ferdinand Foch. The collection of artifacts that tell Foch’s story is kept in his childhood home, which itself dates back to the 1700s. Trace the history of this former soldier and writer through his old belongings, documents and memories.

Capture photos of the light yellow façade of the building, with its intricate white shutters and arched windows. It has a Bigourdane style that is typical of the houses from the region of Bigorre in the 18th and 19th centuries. Admire the marble framing and the brown gallery balusters on and around the windows. Notice the plaque that informs us that the General of the Allied forces was born here.

Enter through the central arched portal and be greeted by the bright wallpaper of the internal rooms. Note the elegant wooden staircase in the hall. Make your way through the various chambers and rooms to piece together the intriguing life of Ferdinand Foch, who was born in 1851 and lived here until his early adolescence.

Inspect the array of portraits of the marshal at various stages of his life. Learn about his roles as a war tactician and gunner. Foch died in Paris in 1929 his legacy has made him one of the most iconic figures in French history.

The site opens to the public Wednesday through Monday from morning until late afternoon, with a brief closure at noon. There is a fee to enter. Consider buying a combination ticket which includes the nearby Massey Museum.

The Birthplace of Marechal Foch is in the northwestern corner of the old town district in the heart of Tarbes. Take a bus to one of the stops dotted around the town center or walk here from nearby attractions. Some of the highlights of the town center include the Tarbes Fountain, the Massey Garden and the Paroisse de la Cathédrale.

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Location, clean rooms

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Room was clean. Location is perfect. Hotel staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Testarurant was great. Only tow complaints: our coffee cups were not cleaned by housekeeping and the during check-in that kept insisting that my children have some sort of photo id for the city tax. We are currently residing in nearby Toulouse where we had left their passports in the B&B safe. The woman at the front desk couldn't seem to believe this and was kind of rude about it. We travel all over France and England for months out of the year every year. We have never had this issue. Is it a new thing? If so, they should make it clear on the reservation that every person staying at the hotel will need a photo id or send an email - anything other than stressing out late-night travelers who only want to go to bed.

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